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"The man who bought the throne"

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Name commonly known as: Didius Julianus

Latin Roman Name: Marcus Didius Severus Julianus

Reigned as Roman Emperor / Caesar: 28 March - 1 June 193

Dynasty / Historical Period: The Year of the Five Emperors (192 - 193)

Place and Date of Birth: Didius Julianus was born 30 January 133 in Milan

Name of previous Emperor: His predecessor or the Emperor before Didius Julianus was Pertinax

Interesting facts about the life of Didius JulianusObtain a fast overview of the times of the Roman Emperor Didius Julianus from the following facts and information about his life. The Praetorian guard had murdered the Emperor Pertinax. The soldiers then proclaimed from the ramparts of their camp that the throne of the world would be sold at auction to the highest bidder. Didius Julianus, a wealthy Senator, who although aging was still ambitious offered about a huge bribe to each man (25,000 sesterii) for the possession of the prize. Didius Julianus was declared emperor, and, surrounded by the armed Praetorians, was carried to the Senate, who were forced to accept the selection of the soldiers. However, even the soldiers became were ashamed of their unworthy choice. The armies in the provinces rose in revolt when they received news of the auction and refused to acknowledge the authority of Didius Julianus. Claudius Albinus commanded the legions in Britain, Septimius Severus those in Pannonia, and Pescennius Niger the army of the East - all three men wanted the throne. Didius Julianus was ousted and sentenced to death. The ambitious old man was decapitated like a common criminal.

Dynasties of Roman Emperors - Year of the Five Emperors (192 - 193)The Year of the Five Emperors (192 - 193). Following the murder of Commodus Rome saw a year of turmoil and chaos in Rome. Pertinax becomes emperor but is murdered by angry soldiers. The empire is then sold to Didius Julianus who is soon ousted and Pescennius Niger is proclaimed emperor in Syria. Septimius Severus then marches on Rome and disarms the Praetorian Guard which resulted in Claudius Albinus being recognized as Caesar. He loses the power struggle with Septimius Severus who is proclaimed Emperor and begins the Severan Dynasty.

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